Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, editors, journalists, and copywriters.
Salaries vary widely, from around $55,000 up to $242,000 a year.
A few of these are remote positions.
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Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list
Politico is Hiring
Politico is a news and information company that covers politics and policy in the US and the rest of the world. They’re looking for:
– A California Energy, Environment, and Climate Reporter to cover “California energy, environment, and climate policy.” The job is full-time and based in Sacramento, CA (hybrid). The salary range is $85,000 to $115,000 per year. To learn more, click here.
– A Deputy Editor, Playbook to edit their Playbook newsletter for brevity, accuracy, and vibrancy. The applicant should have at least 7 years’ professional journalism experience. The role is full-time and located in Arlington, VA. For more details, click here.
Democracy Docket is Seeking a Reporter
Democracy Docket is a digital news platform that focuses on voting rights. They’re looking for a Reporter to join their News Team. The successful applicant will be responsible for pitching, reporting, and writing articles about national voting and democracy issues. The applicant should have 3 to 5 years of experience. The role is full-time and based in Washington, DC (hybrid). The salary range is $75,001 to $85,001. For details, read this job description.
The Seattle Times is Hiring a Business Reporter
The Seattle Times is a daily newspaper that covers local news, politics, business, entertainment, travel, sports, and restaurants in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. They’re looking for a Business Reporter to join their newsroom’s business desk. The applicant should have professional reporting experience. The job is full-time and based in Seattle, WA (hybrid). The salary range is between $62,425 and $102,600. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Guardian US is Seeking a Senior Editor, US Newsletters
Guardian US is a website that covers American and international news. They’re hiring for the position of Senior Editor, US Newsletters. The selected candidate will be responsible for expanding their newsletter portfolio and deepening audience engagement in the US. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). The salary range is $110,000 to $125,000. For more information, click here.
Deadline: May 9th, 2025
Nudge is Seeking a Subeditor – US
Nudge, a financial wellbeing platform, is hiring for the position of Subeditor – US. The selected candidate will help them “improve the financial literacy, and wellbeing, of the world’s population.” The candidate should have 5+ years’ experience. This is a freelance, part-time role, 3 x days per week. This role is remote (US). Details here and here.
Bloomberg News is Hiring for the Position of Washington Legal Reporter
Bloomberg News is a financial and business news organization. They’re seeking a Washington Legal Reporter to “help drive Bloomberg News’ coverage at the intersection of criminal justice, business and politics, as the Trump administration shifts priorities and reshapes institutions.” The job is full-time and located in Washington, DC. The salary range is $90,000 to $120,000. To learn more, read this job description.
The New York Times is Hiring a Domestic Policy Editor
The New York Times helps people understand the world through deeply reported independent journalism. They’re seeking a Domestic Policy Editor for their Washington bureau. The selected applicant will “oversee a team of reporters covering health care, education, immigration, poverty, and social issues.” The applicant should have 10+ years’ experience. The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC (hybrid). The annual base pay range is $175,000 to $195,000. For more details about this job, click here.
The Slowdown is Looking for a Senior Editor
The Slowdown is “a culture-forward media company that believes the greatest luxury is time.” They’re seeking a Senior Editor. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing their day-to-day editorial operations, monitoring and organizing their editorial calendar, and overseeing the hiring and training of junior-level editors. The candidate should have a minimum of 4 years of experience. The role is full-time and located in New York, NY (hybrid). The expected salary for this role is $85,000. For details, click here.
American Express is Hiring for the Position of Copywriter, OnBrand
American Express provides charge and credit cards, business services, merchant services, insurance, and more. Their in-house creative agency, OnBrand, is looking for a Copywriter. The applicant should have 0-3+ years’ copy writing experience in a creative agency environment. The job is full-time and located in Atlanta, GA (hybrid). The salary range is $55,000 to $105,000. To learn more, read this job description.
FutureBrand is Hiring a Senior Writer
FutureBrand, a global brand transformation company, is looking for a Senior Writer. The selected applicant will be responsible for “owning client and new business verbal workstreams, as part of a collaborative team of Strategy, Design, Client Experience, and New Business colleagues.” The applicant should have at least 5 years’ related work experience. The job is full-time and based in the New York City Metropolitan Area (hybrid). The salary range is $90,000 to $125,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Discord is Seeking a Senior Copywriter, B2B
Discord is a communication platform. They’re hiring for the position of Senior Copywriter, B2B. The candidate should have deep roots in the gaming industry and 10+ years’ experience in creative copywriting. The job is full-time and remote. The base salary range is $180,000-$202,500. For more information, refer to this job description.
The Baltimore Sun is Hiring a News Reporter
The Baltimore Sun is the largest daily news organization in Maryland. They’re looking for a News Reporter with at least 3 years’ reporting experience and a passion for storytelling. The job is full-time and located in Baltimore, MD. The salary range is between $42,000 and $80,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
esports.gg is Seeking Junior and Senior Esports Writer(s)
esports.gg is a website that covers esports news, stories, guides, and more. They are looking to expand their international editorial team and are currently seeking remote Junior and Senior Esports Writer(s):
– Senior Writer: For this role, the applicant should have at least 2 years of English writing experience in a part-time or full-time position. The applicant should also have expertise in at least one of these games: VALORANT, Marvel Rivals, Dota 2, and League of Legends. The pay range for this contract role is $650 to $1,200 per month.
– Junior Writer: For this role, the candidate should have at least 3 years of English writing experience in a contract-based role. The candidate should also have an interest in or play multiple games. The pay for this contract role is $300 to $650 per month.
The start date for these roles is May 1st. If interested, email applications@esports.gg. To read their post, click here. To visit their website, click here.
New York Focus is Seeking a Reporter
New York Focus is a nonprofit investigative newsroom covering New York’s state and local politics. They’re looking for a Reporter to cover the immigration beat. The job can be located anywhere in the New York area. The salary range is between $70,000 and $76,000. For details, refer to this post and this job description.
Newsweek is Hiring
Newsweek, a global media organization, is looking for:
– A Senior Crime & Courts Reporter with “superb knowledge of US crime and the judiciary, and the intersection with politics, policy and culture.” The applicant should have several years’ reporting experience at a reputable publication. The job is full-time and remote (UK). To learn more, read this job description.
– A News Editor to assist in leading their US news coverage. The candidate should have strong US news judgment and several years’ editing and reporting experience at a reputable publication. The position is full-time and remote (UK). For details, refer to this job description.
The Wall Street Journal is Seeking an Investigative Reporter
The Wall Street Journal provides coverage of news, business, politics, technology, real estate, arts, culture, and more from the U.S. and around the world. They’re looking for an Investigative Reporter to produce high impact, revelatory stories for their readers. The reporter should have at least 5 years of investigative journalism experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The pay range is $170,000 to $210,000. For more details, read this job description.
Cloudflare is Seeking an Editor-in-Chief
Cloudflare, the leading connectivity cloud company, is hiring an Editor-in-Chief to lead the Cloudflare Blog. The selected applicant will be responsible for setting the vision, defining the voice, and maintaining the editorial integrity of the blog. This job is full-time. For hires based in NYC, Washington, and California (excluding the Bay Area), the annual salary is between $198,000 and $242,000. While for hires based in the Bay Area, the annual salary is $209,000 to $255,000. To learn more, click here.
SHADOW is Looking for a Copywriter
SHADOW is a New York-based creative marketing and communications agency. They’re hiring a Copywriter. The successful applicant will craft compelling copy, brainstorm ideas, proofread and edit, and more. The applicant should have 3 to 5 years of experience. The job is full-time and located in New York, NY. The salary range is $65,000 to $85,000. For details, refer to this page.
Mars United Commerce is Hiring for the Position of Copywriter
Mars United Commerce, a global commerce marketing practice, is seeking a Copywriter. They’re looking for someone with at least 3 years’ previous advertising copywriting experience. The job is full-time and located in Chicago, IL (hybrid). The compensation range is between $53,200 and $70,560. For more information, refer to this job description.
Forbes Advisor is Looking for a Staff Writer, Health
Forbes Advisor offers personal finance advice and news. They’re hiring for the position of Staff Writer, Health. The selected candidate should have health journalism experience. The candidate should also have 2 to 4 years’ online journalism, video-creation, and writing experience. The job is full-time and remote. For more information, refer to this job description.
The Texas Tribune is Hiring a Newsletter Writer
The Texas Tribune is a newsroom that informs and engages Texans on state politics and policy. They’re looking for a full-time Newsletter Writer to lead The Brief and The Brief Weekly. They’re seeking someone with 2+ years’ relevant experience. They would like the writer to be based in Austin. The salary for this role starts at $65,000. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.
Deadline: May 18th, 2025
Wired is Hiring a Senior Writer, Newsletter
Wired is a magazine and website that covers the current and future trends in technology. They’re hiring for the position of Senior Writer, Newsletter. The selected applicant will be responsible for ideating, writing, and growing a premium newsletter. The applicant should have at least 3 years of experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY. The base salary range is $95,000 to $132,000. Details here and here.
Jewish Currents is Seeking a Managing Editor
Jewish Currents is “a magazine committed to the rich tradition of thought, activism, and culture of the Jewish left.” They’re hiring a full-time Managing Editor. The selected applicant will help oversee every aspect of their wide-ranging editorial operation. This job will be part of their editorial management team with preference for applicants located in New York City. The compensation range is $90,000 to $100,000. To learn more, refer to this page.
Deadline: May 14th, 2025
Love Wellness is Seeking a Copywriter
Love Wellness is “a women’s wellness brand focused on safe and effective solutions for common issues across vaginal, gut, and brain health.” They’re looking for a Copywriter to create compelling and accurate written content for a range of platforms. The applicant should have 5+ years’ professional copywriting experience. The job is full-time and based in New York, NY (hybrid). The salary range is $120,000 to $130,000. To learn more, read this job description.
The Seattle Times is Looking for an Education Lab Editor
The Seattle Times is a daily newspaper that covers local news, politics, business, entertainment, travel, sports, and restaurants in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. They’re seeking an Education Lab Editor to lead their Education Lab. They’re looking for someone with at least 5 years of experience. The job is full-time and located in Seattle, WA. The salary range is between $90,000 and $127,000. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Yahoo is Hiring a Moving Writer
Yahoo is a media and tech company. The Yahoo Local team is looking for a full-time Moving Writer to “create best-of guides and help and how-to articles related to local businesses, specifically but not limited to moving companies and related services, as well as profiles and evaluations of those services.” The writer should have 2 to 4 years of experience. The compensation range is $56,250 to $117,500. The job is either fully remote or the writer can work at one of their offices across the US. For details, click here.
The Washington Post is Seeking an Arts Reporter
The Washington Post is a daily newspaper that covers politics, news, business, entertainment, and more. They’re hiring for the position of Arts Reporter. The selected applicant will cover “the United States’ most prominent and influential arts organizations — and the artists, curators, and professionals at the center of them.” The job is full-time and based in Washington, DC. The salary range is $97,400 to $162,300. Applications received before April 30 will be prioritized. To learn more, refer to this job description.
Fortune is Hiring a Tech Correspondent
Fortune is a global media organization that helps people succeed big in business. They’re seeking a Tech Correspondent to bolster their tech coverage. The selected candidate will “report and write a mix of original stories, from quick-turnaround pieces and scoops to richly reported features and analysis.” The job is full-time and can be based in the United States, with a preference for San Francisco. The salary range is $100,000 to $150,000. For more information, refer to this job description.